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Alternate English names: arhat fruit monk fruit

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Siraitia grosvenorii (Swingle) C Jeffrey ex A. M. Lu et Z. Y. Zhang [= Momordica grosvenori Swingle]

Origin in unofficial sources: Siraitia grosvenorii ( Swingle) C. Jeffrey ex A. M. Lu et Z.Y. Zhang [= Momordica grosvenori Swingle]*

Use: Medicinal

Category: Phlegm-transforming cough-relieving panting-calming agents / Cough-relieving panting-calming agents

Properties: Sweet*; cool*; nontoxic*.

Channel entry: Lung and large intestine channels.*

Actions and indications:

• Moistens the lung and relieves cough: Lung heat or lung dryness cough; diphtheria.
• Engenders liquid and allays thirst: Summerheat-heat damage to liquid. Can also be used for intestinal dryness constipation and acute gastritis.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (15–30g) or 1–2 fruits, decocted or steeped in hot water.

Warnings: Use with care in external contractions and lung cold cough.

Production area: Guǎngdōng, Guǎngxī, and Jiāngxī.

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